Am I eligible for interview waiver now ? Have a few questions from DS-160 perspective. But I got an interview waiver. Is it true that one can login and reschedule only twice ? Is this expected? Now I have Employment verification letter from Company A (India location) and Offer letter from Company A (US location) . They are opening more H1B Slots, but due to the demand, they fill up quickly. As per them, they suggest not to cancel an in-person appointment. Shall I provide those new valid documents in case VO requires it during the interview or do I need to re-upload the documents somewhere before the interview happens? Applicants whose placeholder appointments were cancelled may now reenter the scheduling system to book regular appointments. DO NOT cancel appointment or restart the process. OFC appointments are available but the visa appointment is not. They suggest emailing ahead of time with the specific appointment information and language requirements so that they can work it out. The first page would have your details, Appointment details, Document delivery or pickup info, fee information, and DS-160 details. U.S. Consulate Mumbai will contact applicants who were refused under section 221(g) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) due to Presidential Proclamation 10199 as soon as possible with instructions on how to continue processing their cases. If you click on each of them, it will show the details on how to make a payment. Now my wife created her USTravelDoc account and Paid the DS-160 fees together ( spouse and 2 kids ). Just note that youll need to leave us your passport for up to 3-4 weeks while the application is being processed. This changed to VAC for dropbox/interview waiver appointments after Nov 28th, 2021. pic.twitter.com/BBv8LZT7oo. What should I submit in this case? This is for Mumbai consulate. Worth a shot! I am trying to schedule H1b visa stamp dropbox at Mumbai VAC but on cgi federal there are zero appointment slots available there are no slots even for 2023. anyone idea when they will be opening up? The consulates have not done any drastic changes due to the increase in cases in India with the new Omicron variant spread, except closing the F1 slots for Spring 2022. Friend, relative, agent can drop. If they do cancel, they will inform the applicants affected. How did you get the appointments at two different locations? are those payments valid? I am trying to book appointment for first time tourist visa for my parents: 1. July 26th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the beginning of July until now. I have the same scenario, Does that mean its a yes for that answer? Continue to monitor availability and stay in contact with your university regarding flexibility on program start dates. However, if there is a scenario that I-797 gets expired is there a way we can use the same receipt by updating the new DS 160 in the CGI profile ? In the confirmation letter, only passport is mentioned as the required document to be taken for dropbox. No changes in the situation and consulates continuously say the same message on their official Twitter account saying that they have limited capacity and slots. At present, working in Singapore on Employment pass. See our website for availability: https://t.co/92HvXCGbAh. No date was mentioned when they will open. The U.S. Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 #studentvisas in 2022 to date, higher than any other country. We need to wait and see for official update on this. Will there be a problem with that? US Consulates to issue about 800K visas in India in next 12 months. Thanks. H1B Visa dropbox appointment availability times USA H1B Visa venkatbolla July 17, 2021, 6:15pm #1 Hello Everyone, Anyone able to book H1B dropbox appointment recently? You need to select the right country or country and state combination as per your residence and click on continue. This is same problem for everyone. Pankaj, You should reach out to consulate for the same. February 28th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from February until today. Have a safe 2022! Usually, the Consulate would ask you to appear in person on any day by visiting the consulate at a certain time. Check full details at New US Visa Interview Waiver Provisions 2022. The app will also add Canada Dropbox eligibility options pretty soon. Im so confused. Or do I have to take an appointment after 29 October? Your H1B Visa should be valid or have expired within the last 12 months. 2. Please read the full summary of, You may also watch the full recording of the Facebook Live below. My spouse and elder daughter is eligible for Drop Box as both got L1VISA approved earlier in 2014. US Consulates are giving 221(g) Administrative Processing slip for pending visa processing applications or if someone does not fall under NIE. As of today, everything stands as before with limited operations across all consulates. Check below for full details and actual Q&A responses. Hi Kumar, First I would like to thank you for providing timely updates on your site. (need to book my return accordingly) 2) Did anyone else face this situation of no dropbox? How long does it take to receive passport back after VAC appointment? No change in the overall situation of Consulates in India, they continue to be operating in limited fashion like in the previous weeks. They try to release bulk slots now and then so that they do not disappear immediatelyand again suggest to keep checking. It looks like in the below screenshot. Process, How long to Resolve, Delay, Issues, FAQs. No Change in the way consulates operate in India. One is the H1B and L1 Visas on a dropbox basis. So yes, if you are a student in the US right now, or if you have had a B1 B2 Visa in the past, you can go online and ask for a dropbox slot for your F1 Visa application. Hi thanks Kumar. I am just thinking if it has to be A B US LLP then I will have to fill DS-140 all over again for myself, wife and daughter. can anyone help, going to agent will help? They say to keep looking for slots, as sometimes there are cancellations or new appointments are opened as they capacity permits. The originals can be verified as needed by them when they take copies. If you answered No to the above question 5, you would get the below question 6. Going home to see the family is getting harder. Can anyone please clarify whether the slots are opened & booked already or yet to be opened.. Question 2: Was your prior visa annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization?. The last visa I have in my passport is my student visa from college. Can I submit and pick up passports on behalf of dependents or do all have to to go along? You can check VisaGraders Dropbox Tracker , they have data from users. Are slots not open or they are already taken? key updates, December 15th, 2022: Below are the updates from the start of December until today. If you are eligible for the H1B Dropbox waiver, you can follow the steps given below to schedule an appointment to drop off your passport, along with all the necessary H1B visa renewal documentation. Step by Step Guide on How to apply for H1B Visa Renewal using Dropbox Option. On CGI Federal Website, once you add your basic information, you will need to select New Appointment / Schedule Appointment from the menu on the left-hand side. You need to go only during the appointment date and allowed times to the dropbox location in the appointment confirmation letter. Probably for Petition USCIS does not handle & special character. Earlier in March, as part of the Visa Fridays Q&A, US Embassy stated the below on. You can check the timeline section to get detailed links and, official sources, and news screenshots in the next section. (even though I was waived for interview) 1) How long is it taking for passport return after in person interview in Hyd? I cant seem to find a single date across any of the 5 locations. Question 1: Do you have a previous U.S. visa in any visa class issued?. I am in the same boat. Dropbox appointment available for New Delhi Vac for September 2022. thanks for the reply! Got married in 2019. Due to the pandemic, there may be additional checks in place and health checks, so be prepared. H1B Visa is a Nonimmigrant Visa, you need select that in Step 1 and click on continue. The second page would have the details of the Dropbox Location and instructions. It looks like in the below screenshot. All the below are current and effective. As long as you have your I-797 approval valid and I-94 valid, you are fine. Hi, I am eligible for the interview waiver and have paid the MRV fee. US Embassy in India gave official update indicating that they would release additional 20,000 slots for interview waiver (dropbox) based on the new rule. I wanted to apply for a drop-box appointment for myself and my wife. Question : Is your previous H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) still valid?. You need to go to the relevant address of the documents drop-off location that is on the Dropbox Confirmation Letter. The US Dept of State announced that they are extending the interview waiver option until Dec 31st, 2023. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It will be listed as Step 3 and looks like in the below screenshot. Below is what everyone used to get. It will be listed as Step 6 and looks like in the below screenshot. Use Online Appointment System at the ustraveldocs website to set up an appointment with the US embassy or consulate where you will be applying for your H1 visa. As far as regular Spring 2023 slots go, they released a large batch and most of those slots are booked. After you make the payment and the receipt is activated, you need to enter the Machine Readable Visa(MRV) Fee payment receipt number. You probably need to carry all updated documents , otherwise you will get 221g. What is the process now? Response: If you did not lose your previous US visa from the past, you would answer No. I'm looking for options to score an appointment in Aug/Sep 2022 like trying other countries, following is what I know so far: * India ( Dates are in 2023 -> both dropbox & in-person)* Canada ( Dates are in 2023 -> in-person )* Mexico ( Dates are in Dec 2022 -> in-person)* Qatar ( Dates are in July 2022 -> in-person) - When I called the consulate they said only Qatar nationals and permanent resident can attend the Qatar's US consulate for non immigrant visa. Check the estimated wait time for a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. There are no new restrictions or rules in place due to the new COVID variant Omicorn in India in context of US visa stamping appointments. If you have not done emergency appointment requests in past, read Step by Step Guide to Apply for US Visa Emergency Appointment in India. The US Consulates have not opened fully for regular operations, they continue to operate in a very limited fashion with limited slots. I also would like to understand the same. Complete the Questionnaire Wizard you will find. If you answered yes, you will be skipped directly to next question 7 below. Thank You Mr.Kumar for your prompt reply! US Consulates and Embassy continue to be in limited operations status and there is no estimated time when they will start operating with full capacity. Rishi, This is accurate and in line with guidance given by the US Consulate head few weeks ago. Im looking for a H1B In person Interview slot availability for the month of September 2022, but I only see slots open from Jan 2023. This is not new, all you need to know is to factor in 4 weeks time to be safe when you arrive in India for Dropbox stamping. Could you assist me with this. They also said they cannot guarantee getting a slot. In the next step, you will be asked a few questions related to H1B Visa Stamping status to check, if you are eligible for dropbox or not. To avoid issues, get yours and your wifes dropbox stamping done and then apply for your sons dropbox. I have an invitation to present my research papers (3 papers) for world Congress in August 2022 I have applied for B1 visa for the first time I have attempted emergency application but it was not granted . Check the above article, it has the full list of documents as well. I got my H1b visa approved in USA in 2022. You can check the US Visa Stamping Experiences section with L1 experiences. For first-time refused F1 applicants, they said that they will open visa appointment slots toward the end of the season. You can watch YouTube Video on where & how to check for US Consulates openings, wait times. Could some one please confirm that the Daughter Passport will be Hold at the Kolkata Consulate Office and will be sent back after the In-Person Interview scheduled on 19th September. US Embassy had Visa Fridays on May 20th, 2022. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Could someone please share the list of documents you sent for Dropbox renewal? No official update on the 48 month dropbox rule that is set to expire on December 31st, 2021. Iam in h1b. latest update by Mr. Don Heflin in Facebook Live on September 29th, 2022. The reason is it says Schedule OFC Appointment and many think it is for giving your Biometrics (fingerprints, photo). H1B Visa Tracker (FY 2023) US Visa Stamping Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Tracker; US Visa Emergency Appointment Tracker; USCIS Processing Times; US Visa Appointment Times No changes in the overall US Consulates situation in India, they are still operating in a limited fashion. thank you for the reply.i followed the same process,still seeing message as "No Appointments". This guidance is in-line with the customer service response from previous week. No new updates from last week. The other one is for students applying for F1 Visas. Yes. They qualified for interview waiver and got drop box dates in Sep. No dates earlier than September for B1/B2 dropbox. - YouTube 0:00 / 10:05 H1B Dropbox appointment 2022 - Tricks and Tips | Got mine easily . Thats another confirmation that you are eligible for dropbox stamping, even if you have done a change of employer using an H1B transfer. When I booked my first dropbox appointment I got it for Sept 10th, but thanks for telegram groups i was able to reschedule it 4 times and finally got Jun 25th slot at Delhi consulate. or any help you can provide is appreciated. I have been trying to get a F1 visa appointment for more than a week now and not able to get an appointment. They are doing this considering the COVID situation in India. Eligibility Requirements, Change of Employer, CGI Federal Website info. November 2nd, 2022: Below are the key updates from last week until now. So, if you have an appointment, you are good, otherwise, you would need to defer your admission. If you have comments and/or questions related to the agency's Section 508 program, please contact the Section 508 Coordinator via email at USCIS-Section508@uscis.dhs.gov. For e.g. See the below screenshots. It is divided into sections with a summary, and timeline for easy review. If you do not have any annotations in the visa stamp such as Clearance Received or Department Authorization, you would answer No. When I raised a question to the ustraveldocs team, they suggested that If I am confident that I should be offered Dropbox option, I should CANCEL my current appointment and go through the questionnaire again and answer it to the best of my knowledge and then i might be given the Dropbox option. They plan to open some more slots for Fall and winter as resources allow. Now, there is no country restriction as such. They say that they open appointments on a rolling basis. There will limited slots for B1/B2 and it can take time to get one. Mihir, Usually for kids, both parents must have the stamping done and valid. The chance to secure such appointments opens up shortly. Planning to visit India now. Please attend the NVC-scheduled appointment in order to avoid delays in processing your case. I have a previous H4 visa stamped in India and expired. The next question has also changed to reflect the new H1B dropbox option for certain new applicants. Please continue to monitor https://t.co/NWWVNbHYHX for appointments as they open. The process to apply for H1B Visa stamping using the dropbox or interview waiver option is not very different from the general visa renewal for other types of visas. . And is he eligible for interview waiver appointment ? its been more than 48 months, near to 5.5 years? They did not mention the exact dates or times, when the additional 20,000 slots would be released. How many times can I login and try to reschedule . Sometimes, even if your application is all good, they may call you for a random interview, so do not panic and handle it with confidence. Last petition expired in Jan 2021. They said that it is unlikely to have another batch of B1/B2 visa slots released in 2022 and say you might get lucky, if someone cancels. The verbiage in the posts is accurate. Slots are fully booked for H and L for the next few months. You can read below updates for previous guidance. No more placeholder slots, all are going to be real slots. I'm an Indian on H1B. No new updates on the regular visa operations situation in India, they continue to be like in previous weeks. @shareandsmile #h1bvisalife #telegramsupport #dropboxHow did I plan my travel? I am aware that the US Embassy recently mentioned to be prepared for 3-4 weeks for stamping after dropping off the passport with documents. In the past, you would get the question that is tailored to H1B asking about previous H1B visa as in the below screenshot and question 1, but now it does appear now with the new option of Dropbox for certain first-time H1B applicants with any US Visa issued in the past. For dropbox documents, is it mandatory to submit Employment verification letter? Am I eligible for interview waiver as my expired F1 visa stamp is more than 5 years old. She has added 2 kids information in her profile and looking for VISA appointment. I (Malaysian citizen) just checked time slots for H1B stamping today, the earliest for in-person is July 29th. My wife and son never had a US Visa before. For the H1B visa renewal does the 48 months eligibility still valid for an interview waiver? Check H1B Dropbox Requirements. Myself and my husband have valid US visa and after our son was born we have booked Dropbox interview waiver appointment for him. It clearly tells that the applicant has to attend the interview. There is no change in the guidance. Limited Availability of Slots : They continue to say that the slots are limited and they fill quickly. See the below screenshot. US Embassy India has given official guidance as FAQ on their website regarding converting in-person to dropbox. All US consulates in India continue to operate in limited fashion with limited number of appointments. Hi Kumar, My spouse was on H4 visa starting from 2017 and we did the visa extension in 2019. (2/3). They plan to open first-time B1/B2 slots in the upcoming weeks to start interviews in September. So, the appointment you book on this screen is for dropping off your H1B Dropbox Stamping Document and not Biometrics. Below is sample 221g given at Consulate for H1B Dropbox before pandemic asking to attend the consulate for interview on any day. When you go to collect your documents and passport, they will return everything and also issue a 221(g) Administrative Processing slip that gives instructions on the next steps. I tried selecting a different date in September or different Visa center and the same message shows up. Gauri, If he plans and keeps looking, he should be able to get a slot. Im planning to renew my passport by Jan or Feb 2023, so do I need to cancel my existing appointment and redo the whole process with a new passport OR carrying old + new passport at VAC should be fine. Depending on the country you are submitting the documents, you will see the country and consulates information related to the same on this confirmation. It's pretty easy, and all you have to do is select the country you're applying in. The
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